RAAS in volume regulation US Medical PG Flashcards - Medical Study Cards
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RAAS in volume regulation Flashcard Deck - 10 Cards
Flashcard 1: Angiotensin II increases _____ release from the adrenal cortex
Answer: aldosterone
Flashcard 2: The renin-angiotensin II-aldosterone system regulates mean arterial pressure primarily by adjusting blood _____
Answer: volume
Flashcard 3: To what receptor does angiotensin II bind?_____
Answer: AT1 receptor
Flashcard 4: _____ (aldosterone or ADH) primarily regulates ECF volume and Na+ content
Answer: Aldosterone
Flashcard 5: Which hormones (2) are released in response to increased volume, and thus act as a "check" on the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system? _____
Answer: ANP, BNP
Flashcard 6: Angiotensin II increases _____ via its action on the hypothalamus
Answer: thirst
Flashcard 7: In both the afferent and efferent arterioles of the kidney, angiotensin II activity causes vaso-_____
Answer: constriction
Flashcard 8: Secondary hyperaldosteronism is due to activation of _____ system
Answer: renin-angiotensin
Extra:
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Flashcard 9: How do blood sugar levels change in secondary adrenocortical deficiency?
_____
Answer: Decreased (hypoglycemia)
Extra:
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Flashcard 10: How does hyperkalemia influence aldosterone secretion?
_____
Answer: Increased aldosterone secretion
Extra:
Watch associated Bootcamp video [https://app.bootcamp.com/med-school/cardiology/videos/renin-angiotensin-aldosterone-system?index=2]
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